Many of us have negative feelings about our appearance, it seems that some people have a brain disorder that makes it very difficult for them to overcome these concerns.According to researchers at UCLA, the condition, known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is related to a different method of processing visual imagery.This disorder goes beyond the problem of bad body image, and can lead to depression, social isolation, and an aggressive course of unnecessary surgery that cannot correct perceived defects because the condition is psychological not physical.According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of BDD include:
Frequently comparing appearance with others, or checking […]
Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose by altering its size, angle, curves, or proportions. The procedure can address the nostrils and nasal tip, also. The surgery can take 1-3 hours and is usually performed on an out-patient basis with either general or local anesthesia with sedation. The surgery can be performed one of two ways: open or closed.
In a closed procedure, incisions are hidden within the nose. This makes it a little more difficult for the surgeon to visualize the internal structure of the nose. When alterations are limited to the bridge or minor tip issues, a closed approach […]
The most popular weight-loss surgery in the United States today, gastric bypass, limits the amount of food your stomach can hold and affects the body’s absorption of calories and nutrients. The Lap-Band is another option, but it reduces the size of the stomach through the placement of an inflatable band around the stomach, without altering the digestive process. This band can be loosened or tightened as required to limit the size of the stomach pouch. Used worldwide for a number of years, it is the only FDA-approved weight-loss device available in the United States.
These procedures are minimally invasive thanks to […]
Cosmetic surgery is a growing field and involves enhancement or recontouring of the face and body, as well a wide variety of skin treatments. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) gives these surgical procedures as the top five for 2006:
Breast augmentation (329,000) implants to enlarge the breasts
Rhinoplasty (307,000) recontouring of the nose
Liposuction (303,000) removal of fat from selected body areas
Eyelid surgery (233,000) removal of excess fat, skin and muscle to restore youthfulness to the eyes
Tummy Tuck (146,000) removal of excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tightening of the abdominal muscles
Skin improvement treatments are always being developed, such […]
Using Botox and fillers together has taken results to a whole new level, and now some innovative doctors are using Botox in combination with other in-office treatments such as lasers. Botox is being used with fractional resurfacing to treat wrinkling on the cheeks, which until now could only be addressed with surgery or aggressive laser resurfacing treatments. By using Botox to relax the underlying muscles before fractional resurfacing, the skin is able to heal without underlying tension, leading to a smoother result that lasts three to four months. Patients must realize, however, that Botox will need to be repeated two […]
It has recently come to light that Botox, used to treat a variety of problems including wrinkles and headaches, and a similar injected drug, have been associated with sixteen deaths, four them being children, and scores of serious injuries that occurred after the drug spread to people’s vital organs. The drug is a neurotoxin used to relax muscles and according to a petition filed with the FDA, groups are asking that it come with a far stronger warning label and asking that patients be given a letter detailing its dangers.
The makers of Botox, Allergen, issued a statement January 24, 2007 […]
Massive weight loss is a major accomplishment that requires hard work and determination. After losing the pounds, many people find they are still not happy with the look of their bodies. Stubborn pockets of fat, lax muscles, and excess skin, all of which can be unresponsive to diet and exercise, can be impossible to get rid of.
Body contouring surgery addresses all of these areas and brings your body shape back into balance with your new weight. A combination of procedures that may include liposuction, tummy tuck, body lift, thigh lifts, arm lifts, breast lift, facelift, and neck lift can complete […]
The contours of your face may be enhanced by a variety of techniques. Chin augmentation (also called genioplasty or mentoplasty) strengthens the appearance of a receding chin by increasing its projection. Similarly, the cheekbones can be made fuller, creating a more sculpted look, using implants. Facial implants provide a predictable result. Sometimes fat may be injected into specific areas to restore a more youthful fullness to your face. Treatment with fat injections may need to be repeated to maintain improvement.
The goal of chin augmentation is to improve your profile by creating a better balance between your chin and other facial […]
Each year in the United States, approximately 100,000 men and women elect to have blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) performed to improve the look of their eyes and face. Droopy eyelids may not only make you look older than you are, they may actually impair your vision. Eyelid surgery can correct both of these problems and also remove the puffiness and bags under your eyes. What blepharoplasty will not fix: sagging eyebrows, dark circles under your eyes, and fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. Sometimes patients opt to have other surgeries performed while their blepharoplasty is being done such as facelifts, […]
Citing certain risk factors, medical experts in the United States warned that cosmetic surgery should be performed only among people in generally good health.
A recent issue of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal showed that one out of 298 patients who underwent cosmetic procedures suffer from serious complications, with one recorded death in every 51,459 cases.
According to Dr. Rod Rohrich, chairman of plastic surgery of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the rise is the number of people seeking cosmetic procedures is mainly due to its popularity among celebrities as well as media hype about it.
“I think American […]
